Elliot Anderson has signed a new "long-term deal" at Newcastle United.
The 19-year-old has been promoted to the first-team this summer and has impressed on the big stage to leave Eddie Howe delighted.
A Toon statement read: "The 19-year-old has committed his future to the club after breaking into the Magpies first team this season under Eddie Howe, making four appearances - three of them coming in the Premier League - so far in 2022/23."
And Howe added: "We are all delighted with Elliot's development. "He is a natural talent, but he also has an excellent work ethic and always wants to learn.
"I know our supporters will be especially pleased to see another local boy coming through from the Academy into the first team. Elliot has earned that chance, and he has set a great example to our young players.
"He is just at the start of his journey at this level but he has a very exciting future ahead and we are delighted that his journey will continue here."
Meanwhile sporting director Dan Ashworth said: "Our strategy is not just about who we can buy, it is also about who we have and how we nurture and develop our best young talent.
"It's crucial for the club and our Academy to provide a pathway for our young players and a belief that if they are good enough, they will get an opportunity to play.
"Steve Harper with the Academy and Eddie Howe and his staff have been brilliant with Elliot. They have given him an opportunity and some great coaching and development to enable him to get to this level.
"Elliot has shown he has the attributes to have a successful career at this level and we hope he will be here for a long time to come."
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